The Norwegian team Bodoe/Glimt pulled off a major upset in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, defeating their guests Manchester City 3-1.
Remarkably, the team that beat City—a former champion of the tournament—had never achieved a single victory in the competition before. This win over the former European and English Premier League champion keeps the Norwegian team’s slim hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.
Danish striker Kasper Hogh scored two quick goals in the middle of the first half, and Jens Petter Hauge added a spectacular third goal in the 58th minute, putting the club from the Arctic Circle on the path to a stunning victory.
City reduced the deficit with a goal scored by Riyad Mahrez after an hour of play, but captain Rodri was sent off two minutes later after receiving two consecutive yellow cards, frustrating their attempt at a comeback.
Before the rest of this round’s matches, City sits in fourth place in the 36-team standings with 13 points, while Bodoe occupies 26th place.
Bodoe/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt is a professional football club based in Bodø, Norway, founded in 1916. The club has a long history in Norwegian football but rose to major prominence in the 21st century, winning its first Eliteserien titles in 2020 and 2021.
Manchester City
Manchester City is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton). The club has a long history, achieving major domestic success in the modern era, particularly following its acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, which transformed it into one of the world’s leading football teams.
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It was first introduced in the 1955–56 season as the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, evolving into its current group and knockout format in 1992. It is widely considered the most prestigious club tournament in European football.
Bodoe
Bodø is a city in northern Norway, founded as a trading post in 1816 and gaining town status in 1838. It is known as a gateway to the Arctic and is famous for its proximity to natural wonders like the Saltstraumen maelstrom and the midnight sun. The city was largely rebuilt after being destroyed by bombing in World War II.
Norway
Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe known for its dramatic fjords, coastal landscapes, and Viking history. It unified into a single kingdom in the 9th century and later formed unions with Denmark and Sweden before regaining full independence in 1905. Today, it is a modern constitutional monarchy celebrated for its cultural heritage, including Sami traditions, and its high standard of living.
Arctic Circle
The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately 66°33′ North, marking the southernmost point where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for at least 24 hours. This region has been inhabited for millennia by Indigenous peoples such as the Inuit, Sámi, and Nenets, who developed cultures adapted to the extreme environment. In the modern era, it has become a focal point for scientific research on climate change and geopolitical interests due to its natural resources.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs broke away from the Football League to negotiate their own broadcasting rights. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
